Among the breathtaking beauties that enrich the naturalistic heritage of our planet, there are some that certainly deserve a special mention for their unique charm and ability to transport us to almost magical and ethereal environments.
In particular, it is a place where water puts on a surreal show, using a natural phenomenon to give life to dance fluorescent colors in the night waters of the ocean. It may seem like a dream, but instead it is pure reality.
We are in Australia and more precisely in Jervis BayA 16 kilometer long ocean bay located south of Sydney in New South Wales.
The beaches here are famous all over the world for their very white sand, so much so that one of them, Hyams Beachwon the record as the whitest beach on the planet. But the incredible beauty of this bay becomes even more alluring after sunset, when daylight gives way to the darkness of night. And while the sun rests, a mesmerizing night show takes place in the waters that stretch along the coast.
Hyams Beach, the wonder of a beach that glows at night:
If the white coast of Hyams Beach has a breathtaking beauty during the day and is visited by many tourists and curious, it is at night that it turns into a unique and definitely fascinating scenario. In fact, when the sun goes down, the bay turns into a va painted in fluorescent colors. The darkness gives way to bright blues and greens, hues that stand out among the waters that make their way to the shore, offering an irresistible sight. It would seem like a miracle, but in fact this spectacular event has a very precise scientific explanation.
Is called bioluminescence and it is a natural phenomenon by which some living organisms, in this case masses plankton present in water, emit a special light due to the reaction of chemical energy that is converted into light energy. Specifically, during plankton algae blooms, wave movements or those caused by ship traffic cause changes in these microorganisms. vibrations which lead to a chemical reaction: they start to light up aa shine at night. According to this mechanism, in the darkness of Jervis Bay bioluminescent plankton it gives the water certain shades of light that turn the sea into a sparkling surface that seems to reflect the starry sky.
Hyams Beach and the other stretches of sand that make up Jervis Bay are part of the list very few places on the whole planet in which bioluminescence phenomenon. Although it is a natural phenomenon that typically only occurs under certain climatic conditions related to temperature and wind, it can be admired here at any time of the year and quite often.
The enchanting natural heritage of Jervis Bay:
In addition to the light show given by bioluminescence and the white color of the beaches, Jervis Bay has many other cards that offer other dreamlike experiences. In fact, you can also fish and do in its crystal clear waters kayakor spot numerous species of animals, such as lesser blue penguins (the smallest in the world), dolphins, seals and, with a bit of luck, whales.
But not only. To the south of this paradise bay lies Booderee National Park, an area that includes an abundance of beaches, wildlife and vegetation where you can go on excursions and spot the famous kangaroos. A place you can put on your wish list and visit at least once in your life.